News Briefs (Sept. 20, 2014)No driving tests Tuesday in Clarksville No written or driving tests will be given on Tuesday at the Arkansas State Police Headquarters, Troop J, in Clarksville. For questions, please call (479) 754-3096. RHS to hold tutoring sessions Russellville High School (RHS) will offer free tutoring/academic support in both math and literacy from 3:45-4:45 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays to RHS students. Math tutoring will be held in the Guidance Presenta...

News Briefs (Sept. 19, 2014)Dem. Headquarters grand opening today Bill Sorrells, Chairman of Pope County Democratic Committee, announced the grand opening of the new Pope County Democratic Committee Headquarters at 5:30 p.m. today at 703 W. Main St. in Russellville. All party activities will take place at the new location through November. The Democratic Women’s Group will furnish finger foods for the event. For more information, call Bill Sorrells at (479) 964-2980. Ame...

News Briefs (Sept. 18, 2014)American Legion singing tonight The American Legion country singing at 6 p.m. tonight at the American Legion Hut will feature the Williams Brothers. Everyone is invited to come out and hear Ray Williams, Vickie and George Keith perform. Medical Assistant Club ‘Spirit Night’ tonight The Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus Medical Assisting program’s Medical Assistant Club will host a “Spirit Night” to help raise funds for club activities from...

News Briefs (Sept. 17, 2014)FEMA meeting The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will conduct a public meeting to discuss the evaluated exercise of emergency response plans at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the auditorium of the Reeves E. Ritchie Training Center across from Arkansas Nuclear One. For more information, call (479) 968-7171. Reddell family reunion Saturday The family of the late John and Arizona Reddell will host its annual family reunion Saturday at Old Post...

News Briefs (Sept. 16, 2014)Election Commission meeting The Pope County Election Commission will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Election Headquarters. Ray of Hope Food Pantry grand opening The Ray of Hope Food Pantry invites everyone to the grand opening of its new location at 202 S. Boston Ave. at 4:30 p.m. Thursday. The pantry is a faith-based organization that seeks to meet the immediate needs of individuals and families who are in difficult economic situations with non...

News Briefs (Sept. 14, 2014)McAnulty reunion The McAnulty family reunion will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Dow Chemical Park pavilion. A potluck will be held at noon. For more information, call (479) 857-0997. Jackson reunion The descendants of Fred A. and Josie K. (Gilbreath) Jackson request your presence at their annual reunion to be held Sunday, Sept. 21 at Old Post Park Pavilion No. 8. The reunion will begin at 11 a.m., and a potluck dinner will be served at 12:3...

News Briefs (Sept. 13, 2014)Yell County Historical Society meeting The Yell County Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the Dardanelle Senior Activity Center, located at 615 N. 5th St. The program is on the history of Mount Nebo and will be presented by longtime resident Tomela Keenan. Refreshments will be served and everyone is welcome to attend. Planning and Development meeting The Board of Directors of the West Central Arkansas Planning and Development Dis...

News Briefs (Sept. 12, 2014)Eagles Roaring ‘20s charity event The Eagles Aerie 3928 of Russellville will host a Roaring ‘20s charity event beginning at 3 p.m. Saturday. Chances, a silent auction, cake walk and jam sessions will be featured. The jam session will begin at 5. Reuben sandwiches with all of the fixings will be served. Eagles is located at 3016 E. 16th St. PCLS Bookends Book Club The Pope County Library System Book Club choice for the month of June is “Blood a...

News Briefs (Sept. 11, 2014)Tailgate party tonight at RJHS game The Russellville Football Booster Club will host a tailgate party from 5-7 p.m. today outside Cyclone Stadium prior to the Russellville Whirlwinds game against North Little Rock, sponsored by Price Milling, Tim Baker Refrigeration & AC and Firestone/Bridgestone. Chicken, beans, potato salad, roll, and a cookie will be served for donations to the football booster club. For more information, call Bryan Harris ...

News Briefs (Sept. 10, 2014)Bauxite subject of history meeting “Bauxite: The Rise and Fall of a Company Town,” will be the subject of the Pope County Historical Association meeting Friday at the Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center cafeteria in Russellville. Patrick Hagge will present the program, which is about a town that provided the raw material for most of the aluminum during World War II. Dr. Hagge, who is an assistant professor of geography at Arkansas Tech Univer...

News Briefs (Sept. 9, 2014)Football Booster Club tailgate The Russellville Football Booster Club will be hosting a tailgate from 5-7 p.m. Thursday just outside Cyclone Stadium prior to the Russellville Whirlwinds game against North Little Rock. Chicken, beans, potato salad, roll and a cookie will be served for donations to the football booster club. For more information, call Bryan Harris at (479) 970-5877. Girl Scout “Wonders of Water” workshop Girls will begin to expl...

News Briefs (Sept. 7, 2014)Hatley Fire Dept. pig roast Sept. 20 The Hatley Rural Fire Department will conduct its annual pig roast on Saturday, Sept. 20 at the Hatley Fire Department on State Highway 164 East at Dover. The meal is donations only and will be served at 5 p.m. Live music, door prizes and lots of food will be featured. For more information, call (479) 747-4472 or (479) 747-9174. Harvest Run 5K The first Harvest Run 5K is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat...

News Briefs (Sept. 5, 2014)City of Russellville urban deer hunt The urban deer hunt for the city of Russellville begins Saturday and will run through Jan. 31, 2015. For more information, visit the city website at www.russellvillearkansas.org or contact Mike Vernon, Director of Animal Control, at (479) 968-1944. Eagles tailgate party to benefit ACH The Eagles Aerie 3928 will host a tailgate party featuring wine and cheese, finger foods and a bake sale from 5-7 p.m. Satur...

News Briefs (Sept. 4, 2014)Red Barn open Friday The Red Barn will open Friday for a potluck and singing. The potluck will begin at 6:30 p.m., and the singing will begin at 7. All singers and musicians are invited. Russellville Home Game Tailgates The Russellville Football Booster Club will host Home Game Tailgates for all Cyclone home games this season from 5-7 p.m. outside Cyclone Stadium. The first tailgate will be Friday. For more information, call Bryan Harris at (4...

News Briefs (Sept. 3, 2014)FEMA meeting The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will conduct a public meeting to discuss the evaluated exercise of emergency response plans at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 18 in the auditorium of the Reeves E. Ritchie Training Center across from Arkansas Nuclear One. For more information, call (479) 968-7171. Russellville football Home Game Tailgates The Russellville Football Booster Club will host Home Game Tailgates for all Cyclone...

News Briefs (Aug. 29, 2014)Exhibition opening at The Frame Shop and Gallery The Frame Shop and Gallery announces the opening of an exhibition of works by Beth Whitlow at 7 p.m. Saturday. The exhibition will run through Sept. 26. The work of internationally known artist, Beth Whitlow, is characterized by a fresh, whimsical perspective on dog portraiture. Contact Brian Irwin for details at (479) 445-3525. City of Russellville offices closed Labor Day All city of Russellvi...

News Briefs (Aug. 28, 2014)Governor appoints Cook to board Dr. Olin Cook of Russellville was reappointed by Gov. Mike Beebe to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinator Board on Monday. The appointment expires May 1, 2020. American Legion singing tonight The American Legion weekly singing will begin at 6 p.m. today at the American Legion Hut and will feature the Lee Mountain Boys with gospel and bluegrass music. City of Russellville offices closed Labor Day All city of ...

News Briefs (Aug. 27, 2014)Young at Heart senior bowling league sign-up set for Thursday The Young at Heart senior bowling league will hold a sign-up meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday at Sportsworld Bowling Center. For more information, call (479) 968-1285. Eagles to host burgers and fries night, karaoke night The Eagles Aerie 3928 will host burgers and fries night from 5-7 p.m. Thursday. August birthdays will be celebrated on Friday with karaoke set to begin at 8 p.m. Eagles ...

News Briefs (Aug. 26, 2014)Cattlemen to learn about fall plantings The Yell County Cattlemen’s Association will meet Thursday at the Havana School Cafeteria. The meeting will start with a meal at 6:30 p.m. Following the meal, Cassie Kearns with Barenburg Seed USA and Kenny Simon, University of Arkansas forage specialist will present a program on planting and managing fall/winter forages. The program will teach what to plant, when to plant, and how to manage to extend th...